City Commission Meeting Summary of Minutes – September 24, 2018

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 24, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.

Mayor Lents read and presented a proclamation in support of United Way Week – September 23-29, 2018.

Fire Lieutenant Randy Keeler gave a presentation on the City’s Fire Department.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 10, 2018.

2) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held September 10, 2018.

3) Bid of McKenna and Associates of Northville, MI for Master Plan Consultant project and authorized the Mayor to sign the appropriate contract documents.

4) Received a proposed Ordinance to amend Chapters 30 and 31.01 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for Monday, October 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment on same.

5) Received a proposed Ordinance to amend Section 98.37 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances regarding snow and ice removal and set a public hearing for Monday, October 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment on same.

6) Purchase-buyback of 11 trucks from Krapohl Ford and appropriate budget amendment.

7) Resolution for fireworks display permits.

8) Warrants and Payrolls

Held a public hearing and adopted resolution approving Application of American Mitsuba Corporation for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a New Facility.

Awarded the contract for 2018-2021 Airport Snow Removal to Pat McGuirk Excavating, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Received Commissioners’ top rankings for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe two percent allocations.

Approved resolution setting the initial receipt deadline date for medical marihuana facility license applications as presented.

Held work session on 2019 Operating Budget.

Postponed work session discussion on feedback received on potential Property Maintenance Standards to a future date not yet determined.

Adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

Public hearing on snow and ice removal scheduled – October 8, 2018

The City Commission is seeking public input on the draft ordinance to amend Section 98.37 of the Mt. Pleasant City Code regarding snow and ice removal for commercial, industrial and residential properties.

After numerous City Commission work sessions, a draft still requiring commercial and industrial properties to clear the sidewalks within 18 hours, would also include the following provisions:

Utilizes the definitions from the General Property Tax Act to identify commercial, industrial and residential properties.
Provides 48 hours after the cessation of snow for clearing of residential sidewalks.
Includes provisions for clearing sidewalks in the event of continuous snow fall.
In addition to the ability to issue a municipal civil infraction, the language includes a provision for costs to be added as a lien on the tax bill if the City clears the sidewalk.
Indicates that enforcement for residential properties would begin in November 2019, providing one year to educate residential property owners on the change.

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft ordinance on Monday, October 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street. After the hearing, the City Commission will determine the next preferred steps.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, opinions can be expressed by mail or email to City Manager Nancy Ridley, 320 W. Broadway Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or manager@mt-pleasant.org.

Current City ordinances and other information can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/.

2018 Initial Fall Leaf Collection Pick Up Information

Due to the drought like conditions this past summer, some trees are beginning to shed their leaves earlier than usual. Residents are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 22. Leaf piles can block and clog storm water catch basins. Raking leaves into the streets this far ahead of the scheduled collection should be avoided.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s leaf collection schedule is as follows:

Week of October 22: Residents to rake leaves into low piles, taking care not to cover catch basins.

Week of October 29: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.

Week of November 5: Residents to rake leaves into low piles, taking care not to cover catch basins.

Week of November 12: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.

Week of November 19: Residents to rake leaves into low piles, taking care not to cover catch basins.

November 26-28: Final collection of leaves in a city-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Residents are asked to rake leaves into low piles and take caution so that leaves do not cover catch basins or are placed too far out in the street so as to cause a traffic obstruction. On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the gutter, residents should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, between the curb and sidewalk. Residents who live on any other streets other than High and Pickard should rake leaves into low piles in the street gutter. Yard waste bags should not be used this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board or other material.

PLEASE NOTE: that during leaf pick up weeks City staff makes one sweep through the entire City. It is suggested that leaves be raked to the curb before Monday of pick up weeks.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401.

Here are the five things to watch at the September 24 City Commission meeting

Here are the five things to watch at the September 24 City Commission meeting. To see the full City Commission agenda and packet for September 24, 2018 click here.

-Consideration of the recommendation to hire the Master Plan consultant firm.

-Public hearing on Industrial Tax Abatement application for American Mitsuba and consider approval of the same.

-Introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 30 and 31.01 of the Mt. Pleasant City Code and set a public hearing for October 8, 2018 on the same.

-Introduce an ordinance to amend Section 98.37 of the Mt. Pleasant City Code regarding snow and ice removal and set a public hearing for October 8, 2018 on the same.

-Consider resolution setting deadline date for Medical Marihuana facility.

Mt. Pleasant City Commission meetings take place at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street.

Mt. Pleasant City Commission meetings are also streamed live at the City’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/ and aired on Channel 188, or viewed online at a later date on the MACTV website.

City Commission Meeting Summary of Minutes – September 10, 2018

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 10, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 27, 2018.

2) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held August 27, 2018.

3) Received Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement application for American Mitsuba and set a public hearing for Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment on same.

4) Received fall 2018 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal 2% funding requests from City Departments.

5) Received proposed 2019 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 12, 2018 on same.

6) Resolution to amend 2018 Operating Budget.

7) Warrants and Payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1040, an Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 53, Section 53.01 – Storm Sewer District No. 1 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances, in its entirety.

Confirmed the purchase and development agreement for 410 W. Broadway as recommended by the Economic Development Corporation.

Approved appointment of Josh Agardy to EDC/BRDA as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Authorized the allocation of $4,450 of sidewalk funds to the proposed right of way improvements on Michigan and Illinois and authorized City staff to work with Sacred Heart representatives to coordinate the work.

Authorized the Mayor to sign the Mt. Pleasant Housing Commission Environmental Review package for the 2019 Energy Performance Contract.

Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Conducted a work session discussion regarding setting the Medical Marihuana Application deadline.

Adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

City meetings now streamed live

Staying informed on City government has become even more convenient.

The Mt. Pleasant City Commission, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings will now be streamed live on the City’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/

All meetings are held at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street, Mt. Pleasant.

The City Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

The Planning Commission meets on the 1^st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets the 4^th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Meetings can also be viewed on Channel 188 or, online at a later date under Mt. Pleasant Government Access on https://mactvnetwork.viebit.com/

Here are the five things to watch at the September 10 City Commission meeting

To see the full City Commission agenda and packet for September 10, 2018 click here.

Public hearing on an ordinance to repeal Chapter 53 Section 53.01-Storm Sewer District No. 1 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances, in its entirety and consider approval on the same.
Receive Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement application for American Mitsuba and set a public hearing for September 24, 2018 on the same.
Consider confirmation of Economic Development Corporation purchase and development agreement.
Receive proposed 2019 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for November 12, 2018 on the same.
Consider reallocation of sidewalk funds to right-of-way improvements on Michigan and Illinois.

The Mt. Pleasant City Commission meetings take place at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street.

The Mt. Pleasant City Commission meetings are also streamed live on the City’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/ and aired on Channel 188, or viewed online at a later date on the MACTV website.

City offering no fee brush chipping – WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS, THE SCHEDULE IS FULL as of 9/12/18.

As of 9/12/18: We are no longer taking reservations. The schedule is full.

The City is offering up to 150 households 30 minutes of no fee brush chipping during the week of Sept. 24. The service is first come, first served, and residents must make a reservation by contacting the Division of Public Works no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Registration can be completed online, in person or by calling Public Works at (989) 779-5401.

Brush chipping will be performed once per address at no cost for a period of up to 30 minutes. Residents may not transfer a portion of the 30-minute maximum to another resident. If residents have more brush than what can be chipped within the allotted 30 minutes, they have the option of being billed $1.82 per minute for each additional minute, or, at the time the reservation is made, can request crews stop at 30 minutes.

Residents must adhere to the City’s regular brush chipping guidelines. A letter outlining the guidelines will be sent to registrants in advance. Brush chipping will be completed at curbside only. No chipping will occur in the alleys.

After the completion of the no fee program, the City will offer brush chipping services for a fee. Residents may also take yard waste and brush to the Isabella County Materials Recovery Facility at 4208 East River Road.

To make a reservation or to learn more, contact the Division of Public Works at (989) 779-5401 or publicworks@mt-pleasant.org, or visit the office at 1303 N. Franklin Street.

City Commission Meetings to Begin at 7 p.m.

Starting September 10, 2018 the regular meetings of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission will begin at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

The City Commission meets the second and fourth Monday of the month in the City Commission Chambers at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway in Mt. Pleasant. Commission work sessions and special meetings are scheduled as needed.

Meetings can also be viewed live on Channel 188. The meetings are rebroadcast (for two weeks following the meeting) daily at noon, as well as Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., or can be viewed on the MAC TV website at www.mactvnetwork.org.